Many of you are quite familiar with Google’s #BestFriendsForever ads. We end up following iPhone’s and Pixel’s shenanigans in these ads. In a brand new ad, iPhone and Pixel pay a visit to Coachella. iPhone & Pixel visit Coachella in Google’s latest #BestFriendsForever ad The ad has been published on YouTube, and you can check it out below the article. It has a duration of 1:21, and once again it highlights Pixel’s features that iPhone doesn’t have. That’s usually what we end up seeing in these ads… portrayed in a fun way. In the ad, an iPhone asks a Pixel to take a picture, so that everyo ..read more

Google is reportedly working on a new “Look and Sign” feature for the Pixel Tablet. This new feature will likely offer users a new way to interact with Google Assistant on their device. It’s worth noting that the Pixel Tablet comes with an included charging speaker dock. It allows users to use their tablet just like they would a Nest Hub Max. Thanks to the speaker dock, users can easily manage their smart home and get answers to their queries through Google Assistant. But, this is likely to change with the future update coming to the Pixel Tablet. In a recent APK teardown of the Google Search ..read more

Google has begun rolling out new April updates for its Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro phones. These updates, currently available as new Android 14 QPR2 builds, offer the April 2024 security patch and features from the Developer Preview. While these updates are not yet available over the air (OTA) for everyday users, developers can download the factory images and flash them onto their devices. Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro (Review) are receiving the build number AP1A.240405.002.B1 while the Pixel Fold was listed as AP1A.240405.002.A2. What is in the ne ..read more

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are not yet a confirmed pair of true wireless earbuds, but a recent leak about the battery capacity in the case suggests that they could be very soon. What’s more, it seems like the case will have a larger battery than the Pixel Buds Pro. Which in turn may hint at a larger battery in the earbuds themselves. According to 91mobiles, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 case has shown up in a battery certification recently. Documentation found through two different organizations seems to signify that an official announcement may be imminent as well. Certification for the Pixel Buds Pro 2, o ..read more

One of Google‘s noteworthy additions to Google Search is the new Circle to Search feature. It was unveiled in January this year with the Galaxy S24 Series with it hitting the Pixel 8 series a little later. It’s now also available on some of the older Pixel and Galaxy devices including the Google Pixel Fold (Review). After Voice Search and Google Lens, Circle to Search seems to be the next big upgrade to Google Search that makes it much more easy and convenient to access. To trigger the feature, you just have to long press on the Navigation Bar or the Home button at the bottom of your com ..read more

Managing app permissions isn’t only important for phones. There are some smartwatch apps out there abusing permissions, and many of us don’t notice. Well, according to a new report, the Pixel Watch may gain the ability to sync app permissions with your phone. When you get an app on your phone, you have the ability to control which permissions it gains. Well, this is the same thing for smartwatch apps. You are able to choose what part of the system that the apps have access to. This is just another step to help keep the Wear OS experience safe. The Pixel Watch could get the ability to sync per ..read more

Google’s upcoming high-end Pixel devices, the Pixel 9 series and the next-gen foldable, are expected to boast satellite connectivity for emergency messaging. Rumors say the devices will feature a Samsung modem to facilitate satellite-based SOS. A new leak has revealed the UI for the system, showing how users can send emergency messages via satellite. Leak reveals Pixel 9’s Satellite SOS UI Google is adding native support for satellite messaging to Android OS this year. Android 15 Developer Preview 2 introduced the new feature. With platform-level support, all that OEMs need is a specialized m ..read more

Large smartphones are all around us at this point in time. In this article, we’ll compare two such devices, which are also quite powerful. These two phones are the best Google and ASUS have to offer. We’ll compare the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs ASUS ZenFone 11 Ultra. The Pixel 8 Pro arrived in the fourth quarter of last year, while the ASUS ZenFone 11 Ultra followed in the first quarter of this year. These two smartphones are quite different when it comes to their designs. They are both large and quite premium-feeling. As per usual, we’ll first compare their specifications. Following that, you’ll ..read more

As we approach Google I/O next month, we’re starting to hear more and more rumors about Google’s upcoming Pixel devices, including a new name for its foldable. Instead of the Pixel Fold 2, it’s going to be called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, at least according to Android Authority’s latest report. This new name actually makes a whole lot of sense. As of late, we’ve been hearing that Google is aiming to release the Fold in the fall this time around, instead of the Summer. This is because Google will release a new chipset in the Fall with the Pixel 9, as they do every year. And after many paid $1,700 ..read more

According to a report by Kamila Wojciechowska shared via Android Authority, the Google Pixel 9 series will get a new modem. That’s not all, though. Satellite connectivity will also be on offer, for emergencies only, though. The Google Pixel 9 series will ship with a new modem & satellite connectivity The new modem part of this report will be especially interesting to some people. Why? Well, becuase Google’s Pixel phones have been having connectivity issues in recent years. Their modems were not the best, and it also affected battery life. The situation has been improving, but it’s still n ..read more